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Configuring Secure Shell
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Configuring the SSH Server
Use the Security > SSH (Configure Global) page to enable the SSH server and configure basic
settings for authentication.
NOTE
A host key pair must be configured on the switch before you can enable the SSH server. See
“Generating the Host Key Pair” on page 853.
CLI References
• “Secure Shell” on page 166
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
• SSH Server Status – Allows you to enable/disable the SSH server on the switch. (Default:
Disabled)
• Version – Secure Shell version number. Version 2.0 is displayed, but the switch supports
management access via either SSH Version 1.5 or 2.0 clients.
• Authentication Timeout – Specifies the time interval in seconds that the SSH server waits for a
response from a client during an authentication attempt. (Range: 1-120 seconds; Default: 120
seconds)
• Authentication Retries – Specifies the number of authentication attempts that a client is
allowed before authentication fails and the client has to restart the authentication process.
(Range: 1-5 times; Default: 3)
• Server-Key Size – Specifies the SSH server key size.
(Range: 512-896 bits; Default:768)
• The server key is a private key that is never shared outside the switch.
• The host key is shared with the SSH client, and is fixed at 1024 bits.
Interface
To configure the SSH server:
1. Click Security, SSH.
2. Select Configure Global from the Step list.
3. Enable the SSH server.
4. Adjust the authentication parameters as required.
5. Click Apply.